Kelli Browning
Valencia
Summary
Dynamic marketing operations professional with extensive experience in awards operations and campaign management. Proven track record in driving innovation, optimizing workflows, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration, resulting in improved productivity and reduced costs. Committed to driving strategic initiatives and enhancing operational effectiveness. Strong team leader and mentor, focused on leaving Netflix a better place.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager Awards Operations
Netflix
Los Angeles
08.2024 - Current
- Streamlined awards campaign workflows to enhance global initiative coordination and efficiency.
- Identified critical issues and opportunities, transforming workflows and vendor collaborations for high-volume asset output.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for awards submissions and ceremony asset management.
- Collaborated with Awards and MO&P leaders to ensure alignment and cross-functional synergy.
- Led annual budgeting processes, aligning operational budgets with strategic priorities.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies that increased productivity and reduced operational expenses.
Manager, Awards Operations
Netflix
Los Angeles
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Refined workflows through collaboration with partners in Awards, Media, and UCAN, EMEA MO&P.
- Managed awards programs and marketing campaigns to enhance accuracy and operational velocity.
- Led the execution and ongoing development of the Netflix LAHQ Digital Display program.
- Implemented process improvements that significantly increased overall operational efficiency.
- Hired and mentored new team members to continuously improve skills and performance.
- Provided leadership during organizational changes, ensuring team stability, and adaptability.
Campaign Operations, Awards
Netflix
Los Angeles
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Recruited as inaugural Campaign Operations Manager for Awards marketing campaigns.
- Managed all operational aspects of Awards and film launch campaigns, including budgets, timelines, and workflows.
- Created detailed schedules outlining creative requirements and asset specifications.
- Streamlined processes to enhance efficiency in campaign operations.
- Established effective communication channels to inform team members of project mandates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support campaign objectives.
Education
Journalism - Communications
University of Northern Colorado
Colorado01-2001
Skills
- Awards and marketing strategy
- Campaign management
- Budget management
- Workflow innovation and optimization
- Vendor management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
- Cultivated Leadership Skills by attending the intensive Netflix Leadership Ranch program in September 2024, focusing on strategic development and executive presence.
- Demonstrated Cross-Functional Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility as Netflix Make-A-Wish Co-Chair, representing the company to fulfill wishes connected to high-profile IPs including Outerbanks (OBX), Is it Cake?, and Stranger Things.
- Spearheaded Awards Team Community Outreach Initiatives, successfully partnering with non-profits Baby2Baby and The Pad Project to drive social impact and enhance corporate reputation.
- Established and Facilitated Internal Expertise by hosting the inaugural Netflix Airtable mini-accelerator session, following advanced training in multiple Airtable workshops and accelerator sessions.
Timeline
Sr. Manager Awards Operations
Netflix
08.2024 - Current
Manager, Awards Operations
Netflix
09.2021 - 08.2024
Campaign Operations, Awards
Netflix
07.2018 - 09.2021
Journalism - Communications
University of Northern Colorado